Looking for the answer to the crossword clue "Lacking brightness"? This clue appeared in the Universal Crossword puzzle on December 12, 2025. After searching through our extensive database of crossword solutions, we found 23 potential answers for this clue. The top-ranked answer is DIM (3 letters) with a 99% confidence rating based on how frequently it appears across published crosswords.
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23 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
DIM
Lacking brightness
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
99%
DIM
Lacking brightness
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
8%
GENIUS
Exceptional brightness
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 17, 2025
8%
GENIUS
Exceptional brightness
Universal Crossword · Sep 17, 2025
8%
NOTHINGBURGER
Something lacking substance, in slang
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2025
8%
NOTHINGBURGER
Something lacking substance, in slang
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2025
8%
DIMS
Loses brightness
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2024
8%
DIMS
Loses brightness
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2024
8%
NEEDS
Is lacking
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 26, 2024
8%
NEEDS
Is lacking
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 26, 2024
8%
NONFACTORS
Things lacking influence
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2024
8%
NONFACTORS
Things lacking influence
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2024
8%
BLAND
Vanilla, or lacking flavor
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 13, 2023
8%
BLAND
Vanilla, or lacking flavor
Universal Crossword · Jul 13, 2023
8%
NOMAD
One lacking roots
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2022
8%
NOMAD
One lacking roots
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2022
8%
INBETWEENJOBS
Often euphemistic words for lacking employment
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2021
8%
INBETWEENJOBS
Often euphemistic words for lacking employment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2021
8%
BARESPOTS
Lawn areas lacking grass
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2021
8%
BARESPOTS
Lawn areas lacking grass
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2021
8%
RONIN
Samurai lacking a master
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2021
8%
RONIN
Samurai lacking a master
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2021
8%
BEREFT
___ of (lacking)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 31, 2021
8%
BEREFT
___ of (lacking)
Universal Crossword · Jul 31, 2021
8%
TROLL
One lacking netiquette
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2020
8%
TROLL
One lacking netiquette
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2020
8%
BOOR
One lacking manners
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2020
8%
BOOR
One lacking manners
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2020
8%
WIDE
With 64-Across, like a town lacking restrictions ... and a hint to 17-, 23- and 32-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2020
8%
WIDE
With 64-Across, like a town lacking restrictions ... and a hint to 17-, 23- and 32-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2020
8%
GRAYAREA
Situation lacking clarity
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2020
8%
GRAYAREA
Situation lacking clarity
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2020
8%
TWOPEASINAPOD
Whales' sorely lacking veggie supply?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2020
8%
TWOPEASINAPOD
Whales' sorely lacking veggie supply?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2020
8%
HASNT
Is lacking
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 8, 2019
8%
HASNT
Is lacking
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 8, 2019
8%
ALBINO
One lacking pigment
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2019
8%
ALBINO
One lacking pigment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2019
8%
WIG
Locks lacking keys
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2019
8%
WIG
Locks lacking keys
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2019
8%
DUD
Cracker lacking pop
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2018
8%
DUD
Cracker lacking pop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2018
1%
ROUT
Shellacking
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2024
1%
ROUT
Shellacking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2024
1%
SEEMEAFTERCLASS
*Teacher's request of a slacking student
(15)
Universal Crossword
May 27, 2024
1%
SEEMEAFTERCLASS
*Teacher's request of a slacking student
Universal Crossword · May 27, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Lacking brightness" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 23 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is DIM (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Lacking brightness"?
The best answer for "Lacking brightness" is DIM with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Lacking brightness" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on December 12, 2025.